Applebee’s is celebrating Veteran’s Day by offering a free meal to all veterans on Thursday, November 11. Last year the special event served free meals to more than 1 million veterans, this years is expected be even larger. The free meals are available between 11 a.m. and midnight. Veterans must have ID verifying veteran or active military status for redemption.
The first Hooters in Japan will open on October 25. The new restaurant marks the 30th international country where a Hooters restaurant can be found. There are now 470 Hooters locations around the world. There will be a VIP party hosted at the newest location on October 23.
Carl’s Jr. announced a new menu item to their lineup. The restaurant will begin offering customers hand-breaded chicken tenders comparable to those served at a sit-down restaurant. The meal will come in three and five piece options. 3-piece meals will sell for $2.99 and 5-piece meals for $4.49. The chicken strips will also be available in combo and kids meals.
Dunkin’ Donuts announced it has renewed their sponsorship agreement with the Boston Celtics. The company’s new agreement runs through the 2012-13 NBA season and allows Dunkin’ Donuts to use team marks and logos in advertising and merchandise. The two sides said they would focus on community while working together.
A McDonald’s in Rotterdam is using the latest in technology to curb theft. The restaurant is using a device that sprays would be thieves with non-human DNA. The spray is not harmful or noticeable except under UV lights, and allows police to identify the culprits easily.
IHOP held its annual Franchise Conference honoring franchisees, vendors and other team members. IHOP reviewed the success of the previous year and set forth their strategic plan for the company in 2011. The company also announced that Mike Szawielenko was the winner of the Franchisee of the Year award.
A Cleveland couple is suing Steak ‘n Shake, the waiter, and nearly everyone else associated with the Ohio restaurant that they say landed their child in the hospital. The couple said they ate at the restaurant in October 2009 when a waiter tricked their child into using hot sauce so hot it was recommended it be diluted prior to use. The couple’s child needed to be treated for various symptoms after having a severe reaction to the hot sauce.
Bojangles’ Famous Chicken n’ Biscuits announced that for a limited time guests will get two Boo-Berry Biscuits for just 99 cents. The Boo-Berry is the same biscuits as the Bojangles’ classic BoBerry biscuit, with the only difference being the price. The offer is valid through October 31.
Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. announced the third location of the franchise in Houston, TX. The new store was opened by a current and local franchisee. It will be located near the Rice University campus and office buildings.